Definitions and Terminology modified from Webster's Dictionary

Forum: Any public meeting place for open discussion.

Panel: A group of people gathered to plan or discuss an issue, judge a contest, or act as a team.

Paper Discussion: An informal talk on a paper, followed by a question-answer session and open discussion.

Simulation Exercise: The act or process of simulating, an imitation of a real life event or problem and the method by which to solve it.

Conferencing: A meeting for consultation or discussion.

Keynote: A speech with an underlying theme or general tone, outlining the issues that are to be considered.

Cluster Group Meeting: A group meeting that is divided into smaller groups in order to discuss topics on a more personal level.

Institute: A short, intensive workshop or seminar on one specific topic.

Networking Session Facilitator: An individual who provides guidance, order and assistance to participating members of a seminar or conference.

Round Table Discussion: A conference or discussion with several different participants.

Satellite: A meeting conducted away from the primary source (e.g. -- a meeting conducted via the internet).

Workshop: A seminar, discussion group, or the like that emphasizes the exchange of ideas and the demonstration and application of techniques, skills, etc.

Seminar: Any meeting for exchanging information and holding discussions.

Lecture: A speech read or delivered before an audience or class for instruction or to set forth some subject.

Discussion: An act or instance of discussing, considering the examination by argument or comment.